RUTLAND — On Monday, July 21, 2025, at approximately 2:25 p.m., Officer Brian Fleury of the Rutland Police Department was sitting stationary in his cruiser on Maple Avenue near the post office monitoring traffic.
(The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of Officer Brian Fleury and do not reflect any political perspective or personal opinion of News Link Live, which is strictly a business entity.)
“During this time, I observed a white Jeep Compass MA [# redacted] travel past me in the northbound lane,” Officer Fleury said. “A check on my MDT [mobile data terminal] showed that this vehicle had no valid inspection sticker.”
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Officer Fluery stopped the vehicle on Pommogussett Road, in the area of the Highway Department.
“I approached the vehicle and identified the operator as Mr. Matthew Hanson,” Officer Fleury said. “I also identified the passenger as the registered owner [name redacted] (Mr. Hansen’s fiancé).”
According to police, Matthew G. Hansen, 38, is a resident of Lee Street in Athol, MA.
“Mr. Hansen advised me that he does not have a valid license and that it was suspended for a past OUI,” Officer Fleury said. “Mr. Hansen stated he was operating the vehicle due to [his fiancé] not feeling well. Detective [Cassie] DeSousa arrived on scene to assist.”
At this time, Officer Fleury advised Hansen that he would be placing him under arrest.
“Mr. Hansen stepped out from the vehicle utilizing his crutches due to a back injury,” Officer Fleury said. “Mr. Hansen was searched and handcuffs were placed in front due to injury. Mr. Hansen was transported back to the station to begin the booking process. Mr. Hansen was booked and afforded all applicable rights per MGL [Massachusetts General Law].”
Officer Fleury said Hansen’s fiancé took possession of the vehicle because she had a valid driver’s license.
“An operating after suspension form was filed with the RMV,” Officer Fleury said. “Mr. Hansen was placed in a secure cell to await contacting bail. Bail Commissioner Haapakoski was contacted and bail was set at personal recognizance.”
Matthew Hansen was issued a criminal citation for the following offenses:
- Operating after Suspension for OUI
- Inspection Sticker Violation
Hansen’s arraignment was scheduled for July 22, 2025, in East Brookfield District Court.
Disclaimer: If you are wondering why the incident in this story took place in July, that’s because I had to file FOIA request(s) to obtain the court documents. FOIAs are time-consuming.
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